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The Old Methodist Chapel

Pickering (4.9mls N), North Yorkshire
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Converted Methodist church with spacious interiors and wide open field views
  • Underfloor heating downstairs adds extra comfort on colder days
  • Relax in the open-plan living space and admire fabulous features including stained glass windows
Overview
Property code: 93738

This fantastic, beautifully presented property is in the idyllic village of Newton on Rawcliffe and is perfect for memorable family holidays. A short drive takes you to the historic coastal town of Whitby (18.5 miles), where the iconic abbey and harbour awaits. Embrace the rugged beauty of the North Yorkshire Moors (6 miles), exploring landscapes and quaint villages. Nearby, the enchanting market town of Pickering (5 miles) offers a nostalgic journey aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Immerse yourself in history at the imposing Helmsley Castle (16 miles) or explore the natural wonders of Dalby Forest (17 miles).

A lovingly converted old Methodist chapel that seamlessly marries historic charm with contemporary comforts. As you step through the doors, you find yourself in a spacious open-plan area where a contemporary kitchen, lounge, and dining area come together. Comfortable seating, a smart TV, underfloor heating, and a dining table and chairs offer a perfect setting. The well-equipped kitchen is complemented by the captivating original stained glass windows. Completing the ground floor is a second shower room for added convenience. Heading up the dual staircase, discover three elegant bedrooms, all with Smart TV's, consisting of two double and one king-size. The master bedroom with feature window offering views over the countryside has an en-suite with a large walk-in shower. The family bathroom features a generous walk-in shower, as well as a luxurious roll-top bath, ensuring indulgence for all. A main feature is the open staircase, framed by more stained glass windows, preserving the chapel's historic character.

Walk through the gates where a charming courtyard unfolds, accompanied by a garden area to the right of the chapel. The the garden is enclosed, ensuring privacy and relaxation. From this vantage point, take in the views of expansive fields and rural countryside. Garden furniture is thoughtfully provided, inviting you to unwind in the natural beauty that surrounds this unique retreat. Off road parking for 3 cars on site

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 2 doubles
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 family bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower and WC, 1 en-suite with walk-in shower and WC - Ground floor a second shower room for added convenience.
  • Oven/hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave
  • Underfloor heating
  • Smart TV in all bedrooms and lounge
  • Enclosed garden and private entrance
  • Parking available for multiple cars
  • Pub less than 70 metres, Shop 5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Melanie Meadows

This property is personally managed by Melanie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 31st May 2025

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The cottage is outstanding. Packed with lovely features and cosy, yet stylishly modern at the same time.

Reviewed by Alison 24th May 2025

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Beautifully converted property with plenty of space for everyone. Well equipped and stylishly decorated. Central for touring east Yorkshire.

Reviewed by Dawn 2nd May 2025

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Lovely quiet location with great views. Lots of walks on doorstep and also possible to walk to Levisham station to catch train to Whitby. Accommodation comfortable and homely. You might fight for the master bedroom as it has the best views.

Reviewed by Nicola 14th April 2025

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 21st March 2025

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the cottage is so spacious and comfortable, immaculately clean, and well equipped, in a peaceful location.

Reviewed by Stephen 7th March 2025

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Absolutely a beautiful place this is our second visit and we were so comfortable and warm the beds are so comfy and we had everything we needed Pickering is a lovely place to visit and we went to Whitby and Scarborough for the day weather was not brilliant but to get back to a beautiful warm place was so nice. We had a great time we would hopefullyRead more get to go back again. Thank you for giving us the chance to stay in such a beautiful Chapel. Alison.Stephen & Jenny. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 7th February 2025

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Beautiful cottage, in a great location. We stay in a lot of holiday cottages and this is one of the best we've stayed in. Really comfortable and the main living/dining/kitchen space was a pleasure to sit in. Its a really tasteful renovation and the owners have thought of everything. We loved the view and the horses in front of the chapel were so frRead moreiendly. We loved meeting the owners herd of cows and hearing a bit about the farm. Great house for friends to get together or for a family break. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 12th January 2025

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We loved our stay here. The cottage was very clean and spacious. The beds and sofa were so comfortable! Lovely and quiet area. We felt at home the minute we stepped inside. The owners have done so well with this renovation! We enjoyed days out, and cosy evenings in, watching Netflix. Good showers, plenty of hot water. Very warm and cosy inside. WasRead more lovely to see such stunning views in the morning when you pulled back the curtains. Love to stay again! The Abbotts, Suffolk. x Hide

Reviewed by Pamela 27th December 2024

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First Class Accommodation.Beautiful location. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Danial 20th December 2024

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The cottage was amazing from the moment we walked in we were blown away buy the way the Old Methodist Chapel was laid out there was everything we need to make our holiday extra special, the owner had even put up a Christmas tree which made it even more special. The owner Steven was on hand to greet us and helped answer any questions we had. The vilRead morelage was really nice as was the White Swan the locals made us feel welcome. We will definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 6th December 2024

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Stayed for a long weekend with friends and we had a lovely time. The property is fantastic. The owner is lovely and the lady who lives next door is such an absolute sweetheart. Unfortunately during are stay the power went out in Yorkshire due to the storm, but we didn't let it damper are spirits, we partied on. I would highly recommend a visit.

Reviewed by Heidi 15th November 2024

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What a find. Beautiful renovation. Plenty of room. Very well equipped. Quality home, we will definitely be back. Great location. Very nice owners. Lovely views of the countryside.

Reviewed by Julie 1st November 2024

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Reviewed by Terry 11th October 2024

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A really good conversion, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Unusually there is plenty of seating for six adults and really comfortable. The three bathrooms are very large and well equipped. The underfloor heating kept us all very warm even when cold outside. Views were super Lovely owners who left you to get on with it but we're always availabRead morele if required Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 4th October 2024

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Fantastic property in a great location. I would highly recommend a stay

Reviewed by Bridget 13th September 2024

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Lovely cottage spotless and beautifully set out. The chapel has been restored to a very high standard. It was a real pleasure to stay at the chapel and relax in such wonderful surroundings both inside and out.

Reviewed by Kitty 6th September 2024

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This is a beautiful house in a lovely spot. It was clean and warm. The showers were really good and strong. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Would definitely recommend it.

Reviewed by Nataley 24th August 2024

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A lovely cottage in a a quiet, scenic location. The hosts were friendly and the property very clean. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Lesley 17th August 2024

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A beautiful location and The Old Methodist Chapel has been made into a wonderful holiday home. One of the best we have ever stayed in. There is a very small but, the holiday home needs more storage space, especially in the bathrooms, where a shelf here and there would be very useful to place tooth brushes etc., also the bedrooms would benefit with Read moremirrors near a plug socket. I would strongly recommend this holiday home and we loved our stay there so much we hope to return for another holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 12th August 2024

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The cottage was very impressive, very large and beautifully fitted out to a very high standard Lovely location with stunning views Close to lots of places to visit, coast or villages but a car is definiteley needed

Reviewed by Carron 9th August 2024

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This is a wonderful conversion. The owners have obviously spared no expense with the decor and guest comfort. Conveniently close to Pickering for shopping and the North Yorkshire Moors steam railway. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend a visit.

Reviewed by Jennifer 2nd August 2024

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We had a wonderful week, everything was amazing, really loved the 3 bathrooms and all the downstairs space. There is so much to do in the area and this is a great location and a relaxing place to come back to every day.

Reviewed by Anne 21st June 2024

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Lovely cottage with beautiful views. It was a good location to explore different parts of Yorkshire

Reviewed by Susan 14th June 2024

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Arrived at the Chapel what a stunning location with beautiful views across the countryside. The property has been converted sympathetically and very tastefully furnished. Plenty of room for us all (6) of an evening and very comfortable. The owners are a lovely couple and the property is a real credit to them. Would recommend this property and hope Read moreto return with family/friends. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 7th June 2024

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Superbly appointed chapel conversion Well equipped, excellent layout Lovely views over rolling countryside Warm welcome from owner Lovely local pub with friendly staff and customers Will recommend to family and friends

Reviewed by Margaret 10th May 2024

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Fantastic accommodation, beautifully presented and a sympathetic conversion of an old chapel. We had beautiful weather so took advantage of the outdoor space as well as the interior. The local pub was brill although does have limited opening hours so good to check first before planning a visit. The chapels location gives easy access to numerous beaRead moreutiful places to visit and there is nothing better than gods own county ! Yorkshire at its best ! Hide

Reviewed by Angela 3rd May 2024

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Old Methodist Chapel. The property has been thoughtfully restored to a very high standard and has quality contemporary furnishings. It is situated in a quiet, peaceful village. The property was warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean with copious amounts of hot water. It was ideal for a family get together spannRead moreing 3 generations as it is so spacious and we could all be together but still have our own space. Steve, the owner, was on hand and very helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 27th April 2024

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Lovely, spacious , super modern and clean. View from master bedroom super cool. Would have been good for a similar view from the lounge but maybe it wasn't structurally possible. So quick to get to the surrounding touristy stuff like steam train, Scarb, Whitby, Thornton le Dale, Hutton le Hole etc. And wonderfully quirky living in a chapel / church

Reviewed by Karen 19th April 2024

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Felt at home the minute we walked through the door. Spotless clean, warm and extremely comfy. The weather was unkind to us most days but it was always a joy to return to the warmth and comfort of the Chapel. Excellent property and would highly recommend. Steve, the owner was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Angela 28th March 2024

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Where do I start this is one of the nicest accommodations we have ever stayed in. The owners are lovely and as they live on site they are available for anything you may need, Steve even took us all , plus our 1 year old granddaughter, to see the new calves, which was a special treat. The downstairs is open plan and a very large space which is brillRead moreiant for family time. Master bedroom is very good with brilliant views, other two are smaller but functional. Excellent experience had by all Hide

Reviewed by Gerard 15th March 2024

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A very well and beautifully (recently) converted mid 19th century chapel. I think we were one of the first users. Compliments to mr Sellars. Can most certainly recommend a stay in his accommodation

Reviewed by Michael 8th March 2024

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Excellent luxury and comfortable accommodation. All finishes are to a very standard and a great deal of care has been taken with the refurbishment and especially with the decor and furnishings, which are superb. This cottage is very quiet and ideal for a relaxing break. Could not ask for anything more. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Katherine 28th February 2024

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We were the first people to stay in this converted chapel. It is a beautiful property which has been converted to a very high specification. It is in a lovely rural location but only less than 10 minutes from Pickering, a great base for exploring the area. The owners live close by and any teething issues were sorted out straight away. We really enjRead moreoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. Hide

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